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What does Prop 36 mean for San Diego jails?
33 minutes Posted Mar 4, 2025 at 9:18 pm.
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Since Proposition 36 took effect in December, the San Diego County District Attorney’s office has filed more than 300 cases under the new law.

Among those, drug cases have far outnumbered theft cases.

We take a closer look at the data.

Plus, we explore questions over whether San Diego County's jails can handle the influx of inmates under Proposition 36.

Guests:

  • Kelly Davis, reporter on the watchdog team at The San Diego Union-Tribune
  • Yusef Miller, executive director of Saving Lives in Custody California